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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' wristwatch

Partially verified

This Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' is a diving wristwatch manufactured in Switzerland. Featuring a stainless steel case, the timepiece displays a black dial equipped with bi-color tritium and red markers, designed to aid visibility in underwater conditions. The dial includes a date window at the three o'clock position, along with the text 'AUTOMATIQUE' and the model name. A rotatable diving bezel with triangular markers surrounds the crystal. According to the auction source, this model was originally engineered for the German Navy; however, the watch bears specific engravings indicating service in the Polish Navy. The timepiece is an automatic model with a production run stated at approximately 150 examples. The source reports that the piece retains historical military use indicators, although specific details regarding the movement's recent service history or component condition are not provided.

View of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' displaying the dial, bezel, and case finish.
View of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' displaying the dial, bezel, and case finish. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diving wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Blancpain
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Not established
Source-reported place
سوئیس

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The timepiece features a utilitarian stainless steel case designed for military diving applications. The dial is black, contrasted by distinctive bi-color tritium and red markers intended for underwater readability. A date aperture is positioned at the 3 o'clock marker.

The external rotating bezel is graduated for diving operations and includes a triangular index. The dial text includes the Blancpain signature, the model name, the designation 'AUTOMATIQUE', and 'T-25 MC' markings visible near the bottom edge.

Evidence for this section
  • “قاب ساعت از جنس استیل ساخته شده و ظاهری کاملاً کاربردی و نظامی دارد”
  • “در صفحه مشکی‌رنگ، علاوه بر نشانگرهای شاخص قرمز و کرم، پنجره نمایشگر تاریخ در موقعیت ساعت ۳ و عبارت‌های AUTOMATIQUE و نام مدل به چشم می‌خورد”
  • “بزل چرخان غواصی نیز با درجه‌بندی دقیق و نشانگر مثلثی مشخص شده است”

Military Provenance and Production

The 'Barakuda' variant is described as a limited production version, with the source noting a total output of approximately 150 units. The provenance of this specific watch is linked to the Polish Navy.

Although the source mentions the model was initially engineered for the German Navy, the case exhibits specific engravings confirming its delivery and service within the Polish Navy, reflecting its historical use as a specialized diving tool.

Evidence for this section
  • “نسخه 'Barakuda' یکی از کمیاب‌ترین و خاص‌ترین گونه‌های صفحه در این رده است که طبق اطلاعات ارائه‌شده تنها در ۱۵۰ نمونه تولید شده است”
  • “این نمونه مشخص دارای حکاکی‌های مربوط به خدمت در نیروی دریایی لهستان بر روی بدنه خود است”

Condition and Status

The auction description reports that the watch retains its historical appeal and military usage markers.

The source clarifies that there is no documentation regarding the current health of the internal mechanical components or any recent maintenance history. All claims regarding history and authenticity are attributed to the source and are not independently verified.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت دهه‌ها پس از تولید همچنان جذابیت فوق‌العاده‌ای برای مجموعه‌داران دارد و اصالت تاریخی آن با نشانه‌های کاربری نظامی حفظ شده است”
  • “گزارش مشخصی از وضعیت سلامت قطعات داخلی یا پیشینه سرویس اخیر در متن درج نشده است”

Open research questions

  • Does the case back engraving definitively match known Polish Navy inventory marks for the Blancpain Barakuda?
  • What is the specific automatic caliber installed in this production batch?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerBlancpain“برند: Blancpain”
ModelFifty Fathoms 'Barakuda'“مدل Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda'”
Production limit150 examples“۱۵۰ نمونه تولید شده است”
Case materialSteel“از جنس استیل ساخته شده”
Movement typeAutomatic“نوع موتور: اتوماتیک (خودکار)”
Military historyPolish Navy“حکاکی‌های مربوط به خدمت در نیروی دریایی لهستان”

Visible details

  • Bi-color tritium and red hour indices on the dial
  • Date window at 3 o'clock
  • Rotating external diving bezel
  • Plain stainless steel case with lug holes

Research qualifications

  • The auction description explicitly states that all military history and service claims are based on the provider's information and have not been independently verified.
  • Internal movement condition and recent service history are not confirmed by the documentation provided.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی غواصی Blancpain مدل Fifty Fathoms 'Barakuda' قاب استیل

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c6e93e0a32

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